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Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors/apparatus

Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors/apparatus

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDREL02B
State Code
WA477
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/06/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
03/06/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1) 1.1) DescriptorThis Competency Standard Unit covers the safe operation of plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and/or apparatus. It encompasses plant and equipment relevant to the enterprise and is in addition to any Commonwealth, State/Territory or Local Government legislation and or regulatory requirements regarding the operation of that plant and or equipment. It includes maintenance the conducting of operational checks, the correct positioning of road signs, barriers and or warning devices. It also encompasses the completion of log books and job completion documentation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to operate plant and equipment near energised and exposed electrical conductors/apparatus
  • 1.1 Works schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures, and material lists, are received, analysed and confirmed, if necessary, by site inspection.
  • 1.2 Relevant requirements and established procedures for the operation of plant and equipment near energised and exposed electrical conductors/apparatus are communicated to all personnel and identified for all work sites.
  • 1.3 OHS policies and procedures related to requirements and established procedures for the operation of plant and equipment near energised and exposed electrical conductors/apparatus are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed and communicated.
  • 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures.
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear according to established procedures.
  • 1.6 Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and/or established procedures.
  • 1.7 Resources including personnel, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained and confirmed in working order.
  • 1.8 Relevant personnel at worksite are confirmed current in First Aid, relevant rescue procedures and other related work procedures according to requirements.
  • 1.9 Liaison and communication issues with other/authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved to carry out work where necessary.
  • 1.10 Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce, and individuals in accordance with established procedures.
  • 1.11 Personnel participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures.
  • 1.12 Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements.
2 Carry out the operation of plant and equipment near energised and exposed electrical conductors/apparatus
  • 2.1 OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are monitored and followed in accordance with requirements and/or established procedures.
  • 2.2 Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and aloft, and use of power tools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely followed and, currency according to requirements confirmed.
  • 2.3 Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied in the safe operation of plant and equipment near energised and exposed electrical conductors/apparatus to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and, to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements.
  • 2.4 Plant and equipment are safely operated near energised and exposed electrical conductors/apparatus according to requirements and established procedures.
  • 2.5 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures.
  • 2.6 Unplanned events in the operation of plant and equipment near energised and exposed electrical conductors/apparatus are undertaken within the scope of established procedures.
  • 2.7 Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills.
  • 2.8 On going checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with instructions and established procedures.
3 Complete the operation of plant and equipment near energised and exposed electrical conductors/apparatus
  • 3.1 Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.2 Accidents and/or injuries are reported in accordance with requirements/established procedures, where applicable.
  • 3.3 Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.5 Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and, plant and equipment are checked, returned to service/stored appropriately, in accordance with requirements and established procedures.
  • 3.6 Works completion records, reports, as installed /modified drawing and/or documentation and information are finalised and processed and appropriate personnel notified.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S4931 UETTDREL02A Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors/apparatus Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD650 UETTDREL12A Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus Unit of competency